Author
Taneia Surles, M.P.H.

Taneia is a full-time public health professional and freelance writer specializing in health and wellness content. With a bachelor’s degree in public health and minority health and a master’s degree in public health with a health behavior concentration, Taneia aspires to become a sexual health educator working with low-income and minority communities, improving their health literacy. When she’s not at work or freelancing, she enjoys playing with her pets, Gooby and Jynx, journaling, shopping, and watching true-crime documentaries.

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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
Can Intimate Piercings Affect Your Pregnancy?
By Taneia Surles, M.P.H.
Body modifications can be a cool way to express yourself, but are they safe for pregnant people?
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Mental Health
Please Stop Believing These PTSD Inaccuracies
By Taneia Surles, M.P.H.
Debunking misconceptions about how PTSD can affect sexual and mental health.
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Reproductive Health
What Are Spermicides and Do They Work?
By Taneia Surles, M.P.H.
For many people, spermicides are a must-have to prevent pregnancy. How about you?
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Sex and Libido
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder and Your Sexual Health
By Taneia Surles, M.P.H.
There's no cure for this rare autoimmune disorder, but treatment can inhibit future flare-ups.
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Cancer
Prostate Cancer Genetic Variants ID'd in Men of African Descent
By Taneia Surles, M.P.H.
New research reveals how several cancerous genes are linked to this specific ancestry.
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Erectile Dysfunction
Men Are Subject to the Sexual Side Effects of Metformin
By Taneia Surles, M.P.H.
The first-line antidiabetic medication may induce erectile dysfunction, according to research.
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Sex and Libido
Lung Damage Poses Risks to Your Sexual Health
By Taneia Surles, M.P.H.
Beyond smoking and COVID-19, many other factors can cause harm to your respiratory health.
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Erectile Dysfunction
Good Gourd: Pumpkin Seeds Show Potential Benefits for ED
By Taneia Surles, M.P.H.
A recent study on rats suggests this fall snack may help improve erectile dysfunction.
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Chronic Conditions
Benefits of Acupuncture May Include Slowing Diabetes and Preventing ED
By Taneia Surles, M.P.H.
A study suggests the practice might help people with prediabetes prevent progression.
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Cancer
Androgen Deprivation Therapy Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Death
By Taneia Surles, M.P.H.
A study suggests potential risks with ADT, a common therapy for prostate cancer.